Devotions based on Scot McKnight’s book, One Life If we could do anything with our One.Life what would we do and what would it be?  What is worth so much we’d be willing to give our life to it?  Climbing the corporate ladder just isn’t enough. Money isn’t enough. Fame isn’t enough. Finding a person…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Jesus had a passionate concern for people and recognized the image of God in every human being. He saw people as they were and as they could become. He acted towards others with respect and care. He enabled them to realize their sacredness and specialness…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity We open ourselves to heaven by letting go and letting God. When we die we are forced to let go of all we possess.  But throughout our lives there are also minor deaths which we can rehearse the art of letting go and letting God.…

Devotions from Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity We can begin to live an eternal life today, here and now in this world. We don’t have to wait until we die. We can open ourselves up to heaven through the practice of Being Still. We are encouraged to do that as it says in…

Devotions from Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Our view of death and dying affects the quality of our present lives. Death is not the final word for it was defeated by the resurrection of Jesus. As His children we shall never die, in the sense that our spirit lives forever.  Our bodies may…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Our words are important and in Prov. 18:21 says “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” When used carefully words can be used to reveal ourselves, to build community, and to bring healing. When used carelessly, they can create confusion, hurt others,…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity All that we possess belongs to God….our house, our car our savings etc. It is good to reflect on the personal management of all that we own. Do we think that what is mine is mine and I have the right to use it as…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity Jesus stresses the spiritual dangers of having material goods, but he also emphasizes how they can be used for good. He pointed out how the poor widow’s sacrificial offering expressed genuine devotion. Also, how the rich tax collector gave away half of his possessions to…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book. Discovering our Spiritual Identity Jesus talks a lot about money and possessions and what it means to put His kingdom first, to give generously, and to manage our resources responsibly. He talks about this more than any other topic, except for the kingdom of God. Our attitude and feelings…

Devotions based on Trevor Hudson’s book, Discovering our Spiritual Identity A natural outflow of our life of faith is sharing the Lord with others. As we do this He becomes more real to us and deepens our dependence on the Spirit. Jesus tells us to let our lights shine before others.  (Matt. 5:16)  We can…